talon Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 So I went to meet up with the local Ferrari and British car clubs, only to find that it had been postponed a week due to inclement weather. We ran into a lovely couple that had not gotten the notice either and had lunch with them. Afterwards we were invited back to his shop to take a tour. I managed to snap a couple pics. These were taken at his friends shop next door. This gentleman is actually a professional restorer E-type awaiting restoration for a client Another shot of the Jag with his personal Ferrari behind it SS120 drophead undergoing a 100 point restoration. This car will be going to the Pebble Beach show next year A barn find Jag. It's 100% complete and in GREAT shape. The owner is going to restore this for his wife. He litteraly had stacks of Jag engines just laying around These cars were in his 'storage aread' next door. All are awaiting restoration. SS140 fixedhead with another e-type sitting next to it '59 Jag in the foreground and a mid 60's Jag in the rear We then sautered next door to the garage of the gentleman who we had met at lunch. Keep in mind this is his personal collection. MG undergoing complete restoration E-type in the final stages of a full frame off restoration 308. The engine is out right now, but has just finished a rebuild and is ready to go back in the car This one gets driven and ralliied regularly. It was in great shape. This one just finished restoration e-type. this is a regular driver. don't mind the mess on the hood... ...the 59 Rolls on the lift above it had a coolant leak. He's going to fix it tomorrow. and finally, I saved the best for last... a mint S1 Esprit. This thing looked like it just rolled off the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matk Posted January 19, 2008 Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 Not with those slats on the back it don't! Quote Regards Mat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2008 True Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilhelm Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Very Nice, Russ! Wow! There are some real nice work there. Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAndretti42 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I was going to ask about the Esprit in the background of the MG picture. Great pictures, Russ. What a great way to spend a cold, wet day. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autocross7 Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Great post! thanks for the photos... That 3000 is just beautiful... Cameron Quote "If you feel that you are in total control of the car, well, your just not driving fast enough". Jimmy Clark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflyingdog Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Not with those slats on the back it don't! And the leaky gearbox......... Quote Simplest things first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I was actually assured that that came from one of the other cars. He had just rearranged the garage last week. I was going to ask about the Esprit in the background of the MG picture. Great pictures, Russ. What a great way to spend a cold, wet day. I'd love to have you meet this crowd. Great folks and serious car buffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE Owner :-D Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Some lovely motors, e-type = auto porn, leaking s1, he he Quote 2009 World Singstar Champion No I don't like the Europa, Evora or Exos. "Like a cockmonkey with 3 cocks." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 yeah - I was shocked to see not one, but four e-types. I appreciate the older Jags and SS's, but the e-types were my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjakk Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 He should sell me that S1 so he can make some room in there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Look like propper series 1's as well (e-types). Suprised, I thought the main one they sold there was the V12 with the horrible lights ? The Healey is looking on the good side too ! Quote facebook = jon.himself@hotmail.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talon Posted January 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Several of the e-types were right hookers - I'd love to know how they got over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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